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Simplifying Another Holiday
Blog | by Kim | June 13, 2008
Want a Garden? Easy Ways to Start for Non-Gardeners
Blog | by Terra Wellington | April 15, 2014
Ready to put your green thumb to work? Check out these tips from actress and lifestyle expert Terra Wellington.
Top SoKind Holiday Books for Children
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | December 8, 2014
We know so many Americans are tired of the commercialization of the holidays and want more of what matters ...not just more stuff and stress. But, in the midst of all the commercials, lists for Santa, and shopping trips, how do you get your kids to appreciate a simpler, more meaningful holiday? We've compiled a list of our favorite holiday books that we hope make it easier for you to communicate your values and desires to your kids. Happy Reading!
Have More, Waste Less, and Build Community with a Library of Things
Blog | by Gene Homicki | July 18, 2018
Through a growing "libraries" movement, people can gain access to power tools, musical instruments, and just about any other product.
Tackling Holiday Consumerism With Creative Resistance
Blog | by Jenny Blair | December 7, 2012
A New Dreamer’s toughest challenge might be navigating the stuff-obsessed holidays. Here are some tips.
The Benefits—and Joy—of "Making Do" With What You Have
Blog | by Bea Echeverria | December 14, 2017
After moving to the U.S. from Spain, New Dreamer Bea Echevarria realized that "making do" wasn’t a coveted value for everyone. But there are many good reasons it should be.
It’s Time to Renounce Our Throwaway Ethic
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | July 31, 2012
The throwaway mentality is usually associated with the wasteful use of consumer goods. But what about food, animals, and even human life?
Living the Dream: Montana Homesteader Ashley Browning
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | June 17, 2013
Ashley Browning and her family recently relocated to a farm in Montana, where they aim to live a life focused on production, rather than consumption.
Subways, Buses, and Backpacks: 6 Frugal Travel Strategies for Kids
Blog | by Suzita Cochran | July 9, 2012
For one Colorado family, this year's summer vacation was the ideal time to begin teaching the kids “feet-on-the-ground” travel.
Reflections on a Resilient Family Road Trip
Blog | by April Roggio | June 10, 2015
We have returned! In total, we traveled through 23 states in about 34 days, in search of rural resilience, working landscapes, and grand adventures.
Free Clothes and the Spirit of Sharing
Blog | by Gretchen Hilburger | January 28, 2014
In Maryland, New Dreamers are hosting clothing swaps and making a difference.
Bring "Play" Back Into Your Life
Blog | by New Dream | June 13, 2018
As we grow older, we tend to abandon our desire for unstructured outdoor play, but it's still important as we enter our adult years.
Bringing Meaning Back
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | May 30, 2017
New Dream's SoKind registry enables registrants to request meaningful gifts from the heart.
Why I Decided to Share—and Eventually Sell—My Car
Blog | by Amanda Eaken | February 16, 2015
A San Francisco resident and mom is about to give up her family car in pursuit of a more sustainable, simple lifestyle. Here, she tells her tale.
Give What Matters—Your Loved Ones Will Appreciate It
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | September 2, 2015
Read an excerpt from Rachel Macy Stafford's (also know as the Hands Free Mama) beautifully written new book, and learn how her daughter Natalie taught her to let go of societal expectations and her perfectionist tendencies and give the gifts that really matter in life.